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AE57 RXD

2008 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,237 mi
Last recorded146,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RXD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 146,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2025 144,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 136,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 133,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 130,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 118,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,121 miles

Both rear tyres slight perished on sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre slight perished on sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2017 104,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres slight perished on sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre slight perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,727 miles

Baby seats fitted at rear

Under covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,679 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements or deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements or deep enough to reach the ply or cords

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AE57 RXD is a 2008 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 RXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE57 RXD registered?

AE57 RXD is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AE57 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 RXD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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